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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.26, 366.57 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.26, 366.57 and 146.88 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.26 : 366.57 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.26/366.57 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.26x = 366.57 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.26x = 53,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,841.80/244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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